One-Week-To-Go News Roundup: Airbnb, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, France, KOrea, Netherlands, Sweden
- House Party
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The countdown is on — one week until the Opening Ceremonies of Milano-Cortina 2026. Here's a fresh roundup of news surrounding Hospitality Houses at the next edition of the Winter Olympic Games.
Airbnb: Casa Airbnb
In early January, worldwide sponsor of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Airbnb, announced the opening of Casa Airbnb — their first-ever Hospitality House.
Open to the public for the duration of the Olympic Games, fans can enjoy complimentary food & beverage, live DJs and entertainment, a gorgeous venue to gather and socialize, and premium bookable experiences hosted by local experts and Olympic or Paralympic athletes. Fans must register (or book their Airbnb experience) in advance. Both are open now!
Belgium: Lotto Belgium Pub
Organizers of Lotto Belgium Pub, located at Pils Pub in the heart of Milan, launched their website and part of their program earlier this month. While more details are to come, the experience will include sporting events on big TVs, food and drink, live DJs on themed evenings. It has already been confirmed that February 20 and February 21 will be specially themed "Belgian Nights".
The Belgian Hospitality House will be open daily from February 6 to February 22, from 11:00am to 2:00am. It has been confirmed that Lotto Belgium Pub will be open to the public and is free to enter. Tickets will not be required.
Brazil: Casa Brasil
For the first time in history, the Brazilian Olympic Committee (COB) will be opening a Hospitality House at a Winter Olympics.
Casa Brasil will be open for the entirety of Milano-Cortina 2026 — from February 6 to 22, 2pm to 10pm daily. Admission is free, but visitors are required to secure a ticket. They are limited, so it's recommended fans scoop them up early!
Canada: Canada Olympic House
After much anticipation, it has been confirmed that the Canadian Olympic Committee will not be hosting any public events at Milano-Cortina 2026.
For Canadian athletes, friends & family and sponsors only, the COC will be offering the "Canada Olympic House Celebration Series" which is a series of pop-ups in small bars and restaurants across Italy in key clusters. Sad news for Canadians and international fans alike, these celebrations will not be open to the public.
In addition, Hockey Canada will be opening a "Hockey Canada Ice Palazzo" in Milano for both men's and women's players and their families. Similar to the Canada Olympic House Celebration Series, this experience is not open to the public.
France: CLub France
After the wild success of Club France at Paris 2024 (with close to a million fans visiting the Hospitality House across the Olympics and Paralympics!) it has been confirmed that there will be no Club France at Milano-Cortina 2026.
Similar to Canada Olympic House, the CNOSF will be hosting non-public "satellite" experiences in Milan, Anterselva, Livigno, Bormio, Cortina and Tesero. As quoted in L'Equipe, Amélie Oudéa-Castéra who is the President of the CNOSF notes:
"We are adapting to the new model of these Games and we will therefore have a multi-site Club France system, as close as possible to the athletes, which will create spaces around them to bring together their entourage, the coaching staff, the Olympic family and will allow time for interaction with journalists."
Korea: Korea House
For those curious about Korean culture and its intersection with global sport, Korea House is shaping up to be an immersive Hospitality House experience at the Milano-Cortina Winter Olympic Games. In mid-January, organizers launched their official website outlining the program, food offerings and other cultural offerings.
Korea House will be open for the entirety of Milano-Cortina 2026, from February 6 to 22, welcoming fans, media, dignitaries and sponsors, opening from 11am to 9pm daily. This Hospitality House will be free to the public and advance registration is required.
Netherlands: TeamNL House
The NOC*NSF has announced the entertainment lineup for TeamNL House at Milano-Cortina 2026.
A total of ten different acts will be performing across different dates:
Marco Shuitmaker on February 8 & 10
Diggy Dex on February 9 & 11
Adriana on February 9 & 11
Kraantje Pappie on February 12 & 14
Joel Borelli on February 13
Claude on February 15
VanVelzen on February 16 & 18
FeestDJ Ruud on February 17 & 19
La Fuente on February 20
The Jimmy's on February 20
It's always a party at TeamNL House and Dutch and international fans are in for a great time with this varied lineup.
TeamNL House will be open daily from February 6 to February 20, from 4:00pm to 1:00am. Tickets are on sale now — €34.50 (adults) and €22.50 (children).
Sweden: Sweden Arena
The organizers of Sweden Arena have announced an additional set of confirmed opening dates, after their initial launch in mid-October. As of now, this Hospitality House will be open from February 10 to 22, and hours will vary by day. Tickets cost €15 and are on sale now.
What Hospitality House news are you most excited about?
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